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Candy Widdifield
Nov 15, 20244 min read
Why Have Self Compassion?
This blog discusses the research benefits of self compassion, the three elements that make up self compassion, and ways to apply it in...
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Candy Widdifield
Oct 11, 20242 min read
Optimizing Heart Rate Variability
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the variation in time intervals between heart beats. Higher heart rate variability is associated with...
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Candy Widdifield
Sep 27, 20245 min read
Nutrition & Mental Health
I recently listened to a short video series by Dr. Leslie Korn, a Harvard Medical School trained traumatologist who specializes in mental...
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Candy Widdifield
Sep 13, 20243 min read
The Dropping Anchor Tool for Anxiety
There is still time to register for the Transcending Inner Barriers group starting Sept. 20. For more information or to apply, click here...
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Candy Widdifield
Jul 12, 20245 min read
How Does Change Happen?
To many brain retrainers it seems obvious that we are capable of change. There are so many recovery and transformation stories of people...
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Candy Widdifield
Jun 28, 20245 min read
What is Required for Sustainable Healing?
We cultivate resilience by addressing the underlying patterns & predispositions in addition to changing brain & nervous system patterns.
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Candy Widdifield
May 10, 20246 min read
Breathing for Optimal Health
If you ask someone to demonstrate what a healthy breath looks like, they would likely take a deep slow full breath in and out. This is a...
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Candy Widdifield
Apr 26, 20246 min read
Understanding Chronic Pain
I recently attended a training with Dr. Howard Schubiner, MD, who specializes in treating chronic pain. His teachings echoed what was...
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Candy Widdifield
Oct 26, 20233 min read
Dear Candy Q&A: What are Your Stories of Limitation?
Candy Widdifield Jul 31, 2023 3 min read Register here to join the next live Q&A on Saturday August 12 at 9am Pacific/12pm Eastern and...
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Candy Widdifield
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Dear Candy Q&A: The Quality of Our Mind
Candy Widdifield Jun 26, 2023 2 min read Join me on Zoom July 8th at 9am Pacific/12pm Eastern for a live Q&A and have your questions...
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Candy Widdifield
Oct 26, 20235 min read
Dear Candy Q&A: Insomnia & Chronic Pain
Candy Widdifield May 22, 2023 5 min read I currently have a few spaces available for new coaching clients, so if you would like some one...
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Candy Widdifield
Oct 26, 20233 min read
Dear Candy Q&A: The Importance of Connecting to Something Beyond Self
Candy Widdifield May 8, 2023 3 min read Often when we talk about connecting with something greater than ourselves, people think of it in...
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Candy Widdifield
Oct 26, 20231 min read
Dear Candy Q&A: Blessings for Healing
Candy Widdifield Apr 3, 2023 1 min read I recently completed a training through the Art of Living Foundation that allows me to offer...
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Candy Widdifield
Oct 26, 20234 min read
Dear Candy Q&A: Re-Defining Happiness
Candy Widdifield Mar 27, 2023 4 min read What does it mean to be happy? The answer to that question depends entirely upon whom you are...
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Candy Widdifield
Oct 26, 20235 min read
Dear Candy Q & A: The Freeze Response
Candy Widdifield Mar 13, 2023 5 min read Q: "(Can you write) about the freeze response? I think a lot of re-trainers experience it and...
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Candy Widdifield
Oct 26, 20235 min read
Dear Candy Q & A: Catching Missed Thoughts
Candy Widdifield Jan 30, 2023 5 min read Q: I still feel like I am missing pops. Are there some typical pops (negative thoughts) that...
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Candy Widdifield
Oct 26, 20233 min read
Dear Candy Q & A: Hope and Commitment
Candy Widdifield Jan 2, 2023 3 min read During the silent meditation retreat I recently attended we were given some beautiful pieces of...
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Candy Widdifield
Oct 26, 20234 min read
Dear Candy Q & A: Things That Affect Our Thinking
Candy Widdifield Nov 28, 2022 4 min read We know how important it is for recovery not to entertain automatic negative thoughts, POPs, or...
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Candy Widdifield
Oct 26, 20233 min read
Dear Candy Q & A: People-Pleasing & Peacemaking
Candy Widdifield Oct 31, 2022 3 min read Updated: Nov 1, 2022 When discussing the typical characteristics that often play a role in...
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Candy Widdifield
Oct 26, 20235 min read
Dear Candy Q & A: How to Know When You are in Elevated States
Candy Widdifield Oct 3, 2022 5 min read Q: For those of us who have never felt DOSE (elevated emotional states), can you address how that...
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